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Monday, November 16, 2015

Paramore's Debut Album Is Getting Reissued on Vinyl With Bonus Tracks

Paramore, 2006




The album first came out July 26, 2005 on Fueled by Ramen.

While #Parawhores wait for Paramore to drop news about their fifth studio album, here’s something to hold them over -- or at least 4,000 of them.
Paramore is reissuing its 2005 debut album, All We Know Is Falling, on vinyl. The 10-year-anniversary special edition drops Dec. 4, according to a Facebook post the band shared Nov. 11:
The original 10 songs will be joined by two additional tracks -- “O Star” and “This Circle” -- which first appeared on The Summer Tic EP, sold on the 2006 Warped Tour. The LP is limited to 4,000 copies and comes on white vinyl, splattered with red, green, and blue.

Paramore sent the teenaged band rocketing in popularity within the pop-punk circuit and set up the mainstream success of its 2007 follow-up, Riot. It’s highlighted by “Pressure” -- which the band still often plays in concert -- along with “Emergency” and “Never Let This Go.” And check out closer “My Heart” for some unexpected, very 2005-era screaming. 

Rush Premieres Epic Live 'Subdivisions' Video From New Concert Film 'R40 Live': Exclusive

Rush




Prog legends Rush have a brand new film showcasing their monumental live show, conveniently coming in time for holiday shopping lists. Today (Nov. 13), Billboard is excited to premiere a sampling of the feature -- a live performance of the power trio rocking their 1982 song “Subdivisions.” 
In the video above, you’ll get the full audience panorama, a close-up of Neil Peart’s drum kit, and plenty of great shots of Geddy Lee switching between bass and keys while manning lead vocals. Footage for the film was shot at two sold-out home town shows at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, July 17 and 19, during Rush’s R40 Live 2015 tour. The collection hits stores Nov. 20. 
Below, check out audio of the track, also premiering today exclusively via Billboard. The audio was produced by Rush and David Botrill, and mixed by Botrill.
The film was directed by Dale Heslip, produced by Allan Weinrib, and -- here’s a fun fact -- the cover image was shot by Major League Baseball legend Randy Johnson, who is an avid photographer and fan of the band.
R40 Live will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, and on a 3-CD set, and also in CD and Blu-ray combinations. 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Kendrick Lamar Brings Spiritual Healing to 'Kunta's Groove Sessions' In New York: Live Review

Kendrick Lamar


Kendrick Lamar morphed from rapper to preacher at New York City’s Terminal 5 on Monday night for his first show on the Kunta’s Groove Sessions tour. “Music isn’t something you can market all the motherf---in’ time,” he said. “That shit belong to you and you only.” His third studio effort, To Pimp a Butterfly, is unequivocally Lamar. A wild dance between emotionally frustrating and aggressively real, the Compton rapper's unspoken mission of the night was to unify and uplift through the universal thread of struggle.  
After pre-gaming with a half-hour set from Lamar’s Top Dawg cohort Jay Rock, the TDE hoodie-clad crowd waited patiently for their rap savior. The cerulean blue decor glistened in the spotlight as a large neon sign that read “Pimps Only” was the sole centerpiece of Lamar’s simple stage setup. His four-person band put in as much work as Lamar did, bringing the grooves to life by employing every high hat and guitar riff to match Lamar’s aggressive bars. His opening line, "This dick ain't free," set the tone.
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Despite being the man of the night, the cornrowed rapper had no issue playing hype man during the crowd's sing-alongs. Cuts from his 2013 debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city -- like “Backseat Freestyle,” “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” and “Swimming Pools (Drank)" -- were instant hell-raisers and a nice salute to the album that took Lamar out of the 'hood and onto the map.

Ariana Grande Blasts DJs for Sexist Questions: 'You Need a Little Brushing Up on Equality'

Ariana Grande's Power 106 interview


Ariana Grande is woman, hear her roar.
The "Focus" singer stopped by L.A.'s Power 106 station to chat with DJs Justin Credible and Eric D-Lux, who proved themselves to be anything but credible with their choice of questions. Grande has an upcoming album, a new single, Scream Queens and a duet with the legendary Andrea Bocelli to discuss but was instead asked which a girl could last without for longer: a phone or her makeup.
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The 22-year-old singer was clearly annoyed by the questions but put on a brave -- albeit frustrated -- face as she called them out. Grande kept her poise, as only a singer used to media harassment could, as she responded to one of the DJs playfully, saying, "You need a little brushing up on equality."
Watch the full video below and resist the temptation to pull a Bieber and egg the radio station in response.